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Calumet Country Club Closes Amid Tax Woes, Future Uncertain

11/14/2025

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Walt Brown Jr., the developer, permanently closed Calumet Country Club in Hazel Crest.
Since purchasing the site in 2020, he attempted to transform it but faced opposition from local residents organized as South Suburbs for Greenspace.
The property has accumulated over $860,000 in delinquent property taxes.
Ryan Companies has shown interest in a possible warehouse development.
Hazel Crest officials are considering proposals for a marketing study of the property.

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Story summary

Walt Brown Jr., the developer, permanently closed Calumet Country Club in Hazel Crest.
Since purchasing the site in 2020, he attempted to transform it but faced opposition from local residents organized as South Suburbs for Greenspace.
The property has accumulated over $860,000 in delinquent property taxes.
Ryan Companies has shown interest in a possible warehouse development.
Hazel Crest officials are considering proposals for a marketing study of the property.